Part II: Are you ready to retire—psychologically and emotionally? What are “super seniors” doing to live longer? Will robots, your smart fridge, and self-driving cars keep you out of a nursing home?  Mike talks about the best ways to retire regardless of your financial status.

Part I: Are you ready to retire—psychologically and emotionally? What are “super seniors” doing to live longer? Will robots, your smart fridge, and self-driving cars keep you out of a nursing home?  Mike talks about the best ways to retire regardless of your financial status.

Mike broadcasts live from the Miracle Hill in Motion event for Miracle Hill Ministries.  Learn more about this very vital ministry to foster children and homeless adults.  Plus, Mike talks about some effective gifting techniques.

Worried about the threats of tariffs with China?  Mark Elam, Investment Strategist at Ronald Blue Trust joins me live in the studio to share his ideas about investing for the next recession! Plus, does your risk in the stock market go up or down as your holding period gets longer?

Do your loved ones know exactly which of your personal belongings you want them to receive when you pass away?  Alan Cox, CPA, Director of Estate/Trust Planning for Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss this and much more.

Some investment philosophies seem to be timeless.  Mike reviews Sir John Templeton’s “16 Rules for Investment Success” and discusses how relevant they still are.

When is a Traditional IRA more appropriate than a Roth IRA?  Plus, Mike reviews “My 10 Commandments of Smart Money” by Alan Roth.  Commandment X is “Above all, thou shalt not forget that people wish to separate thee from thy money.”

Is the current bull market about to pass its expiration date?  Mike reviews some thoughts from experts that say bull markets don’t die of old age—and why!  Plus, a reminder of some tax planning opportunities created by the new tax law that are easy to miss!

Is this bull market about to die from natural causes (time) or does it have more room to run?  Mike gives an update of the state of the stock market and economy.

Part II: Real answers to real questions about Social Security.  Eddie Holland, CPA, CFP, CKA , Social Security expert, joins Mike to unpack the often confusing world of Social Security.